
Chitkara University Researchers Develop a Microwave-Assisted Sustainable Technology for High-Purity Silica Gel Production from Rice Straw
December 17, 2025
Chitkara University Research and Innovation Network (CURIN) at Chitkara University has developed an innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient microwave-assisted technology for synthesizing high-purity silica gel from rice straw, a high-ash agricultural residue that has long posed environmental and economic challenges. The






